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Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac Vibe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac Vibe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,275

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $11,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,845

Pontiac Vibe   
Difference: $10,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelRainierVibeVibe
TrimCXLBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,580 $16,100 $20,875
Base Invoice $28,592 $15,214 $19,727
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 865    
Convenience Package 150    
Side curtain airbags 495    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 30 35 35
Engine-block heater 50 75 75
Cargo organizer 165 150  
Roof rack crossbars 45    
Air conditioning   950  
Sun and Sound Package   1,485  
Preferred Package   780  
Roof rack   395  
Fog lights   115  
Cargo cover   60 60
Machined alloy wheels   495  
Sunroof     700
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof 718    
Convenience Package 125    
Side curtain airbags 411    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 31 31
Engine-block heater 42 66 66
Cargo organizer 137 132  
Roof rack crossbars 38    
Air conditioning   836  
Sun and Sound Package   1,307  
Preferred Package   687  
Roof rack   347  
Fog lights   101  
Cargo cover   53 53
Machined alloy wheels   436  
Sunroof     616
Options (change) 1,800 4,540 870
Options (change) 1,496 3,996 766
Destination 710 635 635
Total Price $33,090 $21,275 $22,380
Total Invoice $30,798 $19,845 $21,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac Vibe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac Vibe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,862
Model Year200620092009
ModelRainierVibeVibe
TrimCXLBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine291hp I6132hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)275, 6320, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$33,090$21,275$22,380
Adjustments for Features-5,4700-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,620$21,275$21,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$530
Total Invoice$30,798$19,845$21,128
Adjustments for Features-5,0910-543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,707$19,845$20,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$740

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Features Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year200620092009
ModelRainierVibeVibe
TrimCXLBaseGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Air compressor$35  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,990$1,520$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,470$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0910-543

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Rainier vs. Pontiac Vibe

Model Year20062009
ModelRainierVibe
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.0 in102.4 in
Length193.4 in171.1 in
Width75.4 in69.5 in
Height74.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight4,418 lb.2,857 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
43.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.1 ft349.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Machined alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels350No
215/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Monsoon, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable intermittent wipers75Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Pontiac Vibe GT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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